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Alex Vindman Loses Florida Senate Primary to Angie Nixon

8/20/2026

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Alex Vindman lost the Florida Senate primary to state legislator Angie Nixon.
Vindman raised over $8 million in his first two months of campaigning.
Republican Ashley Moody, appointed after Marco Rubio became secretary of state, is the incumbent for November.
Strategist Steve Schale said reclaiming Hispanic voters is crucial because “socialism” harms the party’s appeal.

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Alex Vindman lost the Florida Senate primary to state legislator Angie Nixon.
Vindman raised over $8 million in his first two months of campaigning.
Republican Ashley Moody, appointed after Marco Rubio became secretary of state, is the incumbent for November.
Strategist Steve Schale said reclaiming Hispanic voters is crucial because “socialism” harms the party’s appeal.